WELCOME TO MR. BELSKY'S CLASS WEBSITE

Email Address: sbelsky@hcrhs.k12.nj.us
TUTORIAL IN ROOM 204!

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I still expect you to log your homework in your assignment pad each day in class.





Here are four essential questions we will work toward answering in our time together:





Tuesday (June 22)
Homework


Complete The Secret Life of Bees student paragraph revision handout


FINAL EXAM THIS THURSDAY
BRING IN The Secret Life of Bees BOOK!






Monday (June 21)
Homework
1. Get Grade sheet signed


2. Prepare for Final Exam Essay
Review Chacters, plot elements, themes and conflicts for:
Of Mice and Men, American Born Chinese, The Secret Life of Bees and your Book of Interest

FINAL EXAM THIS THURSDAY
BRING IN The Secret Life of Bees BOOK!







Friday (June 18)
Homework

Read "The Chaser" and answer multiple choice questions


NEXT TUESDAY
Prepare for Final Exam Essay
Review Chacters, plot elements, themes and conflicts for:
Of Mice and Men, American Born Chinese, The Secret Life of Bees and your Book of Interest

FINAL EXAM NEXT THURSDAY








Thursday (June 17)
Homework

Read Chapter 14 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz

NEXT TUESDAY
Prepare for Final Exam Essay
Review Chacters, plot elements, themes and conflicts for:
Of Mice and Men, American Born Chinese, The Secret Life of Bees and your Book of Interest

FINAL EXAM NEXT THURSDAY






Wednesday (June 16)
Homework

Read Chapter 13 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz


FOR FRIDAY
Read Chapter 14 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz





Tuesday (June 15)
Homework

Read Chapter 12 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz

Complete Grammar and Vocab review packet - DO NOT WRITE ON PACKET!

FOR THURSDAY
Read Chapter 13 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz







Friday (June 14)
Homework


Read Chapter 11 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz

Complete Vocab activities for unit 10

FOR WEDNESDAY
Read Chapter 12 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz

Complete Grammar and Vocab review packet - DO NOT WRITE ON PACKET!




Friday (June 11)
Homework


Read Chapter 10 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz


FOR TUESDAY
Read Chapter 11 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz

Complete Vocab activities for unit 10











Thursday (June 10)
Homework

1. Bring in FINAL copy of Research Essay
Include peer edit sheet and works cited page

2. Study for Unit 9 Vocabulary Quiz


FOR MONDAY
Read Chapter 10 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz





Wednesday (June 9)
Homework

1. Read Chapter 9 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz

2. Copy Vocab Unit 9 - complete activities (quiz Friday)

FOR FRIDAY
1. Bring in FINAL copy of Research Essay
Include peer edit sheet and works cited page

2. Study for Unit 9 Vocabulary Quiz






Tuesday (June 8)
Homework

1. Read Chapter 8 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz

2. Bring in a picture from your childhood of you with at least one other family member

FOR THURSDAY
1. Read Chapter 9 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz

2. Copy Vocab Unit 9 - complete activities (quiz Friday)


FINAL DRAFT OF RESEARCH ESSAY DUE FRIDAY!









Monday (June 7)
Homework
1. Complete first full draft of Research Essay (peer edit)
Include works cited page

2. Get Grade Sheet Signed


FOR WEDNESDAY
1. Read Chapter 8 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz

2. Bring in a picture from your childhood of you with at least one other family member

FOR THURSDAY
1. Read Chapter 9 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz

2. Copy Vocab Unit 9 - complete activities (quiz Friday)

FINAL DRAFT OF RESEARCH ESSAY DUE FRIDAY!










Friday (June 4)
Homework


FOR MONDAY
Read Chapter 7 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log - GROUP A)
take notes for possible quiz

FOR TUESDAY
Complete first full draft of Research Essay (peer edit)
Include works cited page


FINAL DRAFT OF RESEARCH ESSAY DUE - 6/11








Thursday (June 3)
Homework


TONIGHT
Read Chapter 6 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz

Complete outline for research essay


FOR MONDAY
Read Chapter 7 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log - GROUP A)
take notes for possible quiz

FOR TUESDAY
Complete first full draft of Research Essay (peer edit)
Include works cited page









Tuesday (June 1)
Homework

TONIGHT
Read Chapters 3-4 of The Secret Life of Bees - (take notes for possible quiz)

(OPTIONAL) Take my survey about Facebook
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PCHLS3Y


FOR THURSDAY (6/3)
Read Chapter 5 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz

Complete notesheet on sources for research essay

FOR FRIDAY (6/4)
Read Chapter 6 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
take notes for possible quiz

Complete outline for research essay

PLEASE TAKE THIS BRIEF SURVEY
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3H2TWFX







Friday (May 28)
Homework

FOR TUESDAY (6/1)
Read Chapter 2 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)

FOR WEDNESDAY (6/2)
Read Chapters 3-4 of The Secret Life of Bees - (take notes for possible quiz)

FOR THURSDAY (6/3)
Read Chapter 5 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
Complete notesheet on sources for research essay

FOR FRIDAY (6/4)
Read Chapter 6 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)
Complete outline for research essay

PLEASE TAKE THIS BRIEF SURVEY
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3H2TWFX

RESEARCH MATERIALS








Thursday (May 27)
Homework

Complete Response on Essential Question
Make your Narrow Question

FOR TUESDAY (6/1)
Read Chapter 2 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)

FOR WEDNESDAY (6/2)
Read Chapters 3-4 of The Secret Life of Bees - (take notes for possible quiz)

FOR THURSDAY (6/3)
Read Chapter 5 of The Secret Life of Bees - (complete response log)


RESEARCH MATERIALS








Wednesday (May 26)
Homework

Read Chapter 1 of The Secret Life of Bees - Due Thursday (take notes for possible quiz)






Tuesday (May 25)
Homework

1. Review for OMM Unit Test
2. Complete Driving Question Response revision (include textual support from source)

3. Read Chapter 1 of The Secret Life of Bees - Due Thursday (take notes for possible quiz)

Of Mice and Men Unit Test Tutoral Review - 5/25








Monday (May 24)
Homework

1. Complete BOTH sides of grammar handout (sentence revision)
2. Bring responses to Driving Questions to class
3. Review for OMM Unit Test (Wednesday)
4. Read Chapter 1 of The Secret Life of Bees (take notes for possible quiz)

Of Mice and Men Unit Test Tutoral Review - 5/25







Friday (May 21)

Read Of Mice and Men Chapters 5-6 Answer Study Questions and complete multiple choice questions


5/26
Of Mice and Men Unit Test (Tutoral Test Review - 5/25)






Thursday (May 20)

1. Study for Vocab Unit 8


FOR MONDAY
1. Read Of Mice and Men Chapters 5-6 Answer Study Questions and complete multiple choice questions


5/26
Of Mice and Men Unit Test (Tutoral Test Review - 5/25)










Wednesday (May 19)

1. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 4 - Answer Study Questions

2. Study for Vocab Unit 8 (quiz moved to Friday)
3. Get grade sheet signed - IF YOU ARE FAILING, I NEED AN E-MAIL CONTACT FROM A PARENT CONFIRMING THAT HE OR SHE SAW THE GRADE SHEET!

FOR MONDAY
1. Read Of Mice and Men Chapters 5-6 Answer Study Questions


5/26
Of Mice and Men Unit Test (Tutoral Test Review - 5/25)






Tuesday (May 18)

1. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 3 - Answer Study Questions

2. Copy Vocab Unit 8 - Complete Activities (quiz Thursday)
3. Get grade sheet signed - IF YOU ARE FAILING, I NEED AN E-MAIL CONTACT FROM A PARENT CONFIRMING THAT HE OR SHE SAW THE GRADE SHEET!

FOR THURSDAY
1. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 4 - Answer Study Questions
2. Vocab. Unit 8 quiz




Monday (May 17)

1. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 2 - Answer Study Questions



FOR WEDNESDAY
1. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 3 - Answer Study Questions
2. Copy Vocab Unit 8 - Complete Activities (quiz Thursday)






Friday (May 14)

FOR MONDAY
1. Complete Of Mice and Men Driving question responses
2. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 - Answer Study Questions


3. Make new cover for your book based on winning votes






Thursday (May 13)

FOR MONDAY
1. Complete Of Mice and Men Driving question responses
2. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 - Answer Study Questions


3. Make new cover for your book based on winning votes

FRIDAY MEET IN LITTLE THEATER






Wednesday (May 12)

TONIGHT

1. Work on Book Review (Due TOMORROW)
Post to http://www.goodreads.com/
Make link to your review on Moodle
BRING IN A HARD COPY

2. Make new cover for your book based on winning votes (DUE MONDAY)



THURSDAY AND FRIDAY MEET IN LITTLE THEATER


FOR MONDAY
1. Complete Of Mice and Men Driving question responses
2. Read Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 - Answer Study Questions


Link to How to Write a Book Review:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/bookrev/tips.htm

Link to text of Romeo & Juliet:
http://shakespeare.mit.edu/romeo_juliet/index.html





Tuesday (May 11)

TONIGHT

1. Read "The Lady or the Tiger" - answer study questions (DUE TOMORROW)

2. Work on Book Review (Due Thursday)
Post to http://www.goodreads.com/
BRING IN A HARD COPY

3. Make new cover for your book based on winning votes (DUE FRIDAY)


Link to How to Write a Book Review:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/bookrev/tips.htm

Link to text of Romeo & Juliet:
http://shakespeare.mit.edu/romeo_juliet/index.html






Monday (May 10)

TONIGHT

1. Work on Book Review (Due Thursday)
Post to http://www.goodreads.com/
BRING IN A HARD COPY

2. Make new cover for your book based on winning votes (DUE FRIDAY)

3. Prepare for Romeo & Juliet Farce Project (Performances start Thursday)

4. Read "The Lady or the Tiger" - answer study questions (DUE WEDNESDAY)

Link to How to Write a Book Review:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/bookrev/tips.htm

Link to text of Romeo & Juliet:
http://shakespeare.mit.edu/romeo_juliet/index.html






Friday (May 7)

TONIGHT

1. Complete your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS

2. Vote for your group members' book covers

3. Prepare for Romeo & Juliet Farce Project


Link to text of Romeo & Juliet:
http://shakespeare.mit.edu/romeo_juliet/index.html




Thursday (May 6)

TONIGHT

1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
Follow your personal reading schedule

2. Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit 7
KNOW PARTS OF SPEECH

3. Bring to class two book reviews for your book of interest



Link to text of Romeo & Juliet:
http://shakespeare.mit.edu/romeo_juliet/index.html





Tuesday (May 5)

TONIGHT

Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
Follow your personal reading schedule

Complete revision of Theme Response for your Book of Interest

FRIDAY
Vocab Quiz - Unit 7
Bring to class two book reviews for your book of interest


Participate in my book cover survey here:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/37XVYRV





Monday (May 3)

TONIGHT

Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
Follow your personal reading schedule

THURSDAY
Vocab Quiz - Unit 7

FRIDAY
Bring to class two book reviews for your book of interest





Friday (April 30)

TONIGHT
1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
Follow your personal reading schedule

2. Revise Romeo & Juliet theme essay (Final draft Due Monday)








Wednesday (April 28)

TONIGHT

1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
2. Work on Romeo & Juliet theme essay (First Completed Draft) - due Thursday
3. Study for Vocab. Quiz - Unit 6

MONDAY 5/3
Romeo & Juliet Theme Essay - Final Draft Due



THIS FRIDAY (4/30)
BLOCK FOUR - Meet in Auditorium





Tuesday (April 27)

TONIGHT

1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
2. Work on Romeo & Juliet theme essay - due Thursday


THURSDAY
Vocab Unit 6 Quiz
Completed draft of Romeo & Juliet theme essay


THIS FRIDAY (4/30)
BLOCK FOUR - Meet in Auditorium




Monday (April 26)

TONIGHT

1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
2. Complete Active Reading Strategy Assignment #1 - Marking, Hearing, Visualizing
3. Work on Romeo & Juliet theme essay - due Thursday

LAST CHANCE BLOCK 3: GET ROMEO & JULIET PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED


THIS FRIDAY (4/30)
BLOCK FOUR - Meet in Auditorium




Friday (April 23)

TONIGHT
1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
2. Work on Romeo & Juliet theme essay - due Thursday
3. Copy Vocab Unit 3 - Complete activities (quiz on Thursday)

FOR TUESDAY
Complete Active Reading Strategy Assignment #1 - Marking, Hearing, Visualizing


4/26 - BLOCK 3: GET ROMEO & JULIET PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED






Thursday (April 22)

TONIGHT
1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
2. Complete Essay Outline Sheet

FOR MONDAY
Copy Vocab Unit 3 - Complete activities (quiz on Thursday)

FOR TUESDAY
Complete Active Reading Strategy Assignment #1 - Marking, Hearing, Visualizing


4/23 - BLOCK 3: GET ROMEO & JULIET PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED








Tuesday (April 21)

TONIGHT

1. Continue reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
2. Complete Wheel of Fortune Theme Sheet


4/23 - BLOCK 3: GET ROMEO & JULIET PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED





Monday (April 19)

TONIGHT
1. Review for Midterm Exam - See Review Sheet
2. Begin reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS EVERY DAY
3. Complete Book of Interest reading schedule

FUTURE DATES

4/21 - Midterm Exam

4/22 - Complete Wheel of Fortune Theme Sheet


4/23 - BLOCK 3: GET ROMEO & JULIET PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED





Friday (April 16)

TONIGHT

1. Review for Midterm Essay - plot details, characters, theme ideas
2. Complete Vocab / Grammar review - WRITE OUT CORRECTED SENTENCES FROM BACK PAGE!
3. Begin reading your book of interest - BRING TO CLASS MONDAY


FUTURE DATES

4/19 - Midterm Exam Essay
4/19 - Bring in a copy of your Book of Interest

4/21 - Midterm Exam

4/22 - Complete Wheel of Fortune Theme Sheet









Thursday (April 15)

TONIGHT

Review for Romeo & Juliet Unit Exam


FUTURE DATES

4/19 - Midterm Exam Essay
4/19 - Bring in a copy of your Book of Interest






Wednesday (April 14)

TONIGHT

Read poem and answer MC questions

Complete grammar handout - both sides



TUTORIAL - WEDNESDAY
Romeo & Juliet Exam Review


FUTURE DATES
4/16 - Romeo & Juliet Unit Exam

4/19 - Midterm Exam Essay
4/19 - Bring in a copy of your Book of Interest







Tuesday (April 13)

TONIGHT
Complete Grammar Handout - both sides

Select a book that interests you to read independently
Please post your book selection and why you chose the book on our Moodle site

Here are a few lists of books recommended by other teenagers:
http://www.teenreads.com/features/ultimate-reading-list.asp

http://www.readingrants.org/

TUTORIAL - WEDNESDAY
Romeo & Juliet Exam Review


FUTURE DATES
4/16 - Romeo & Juliet Unit Exam

4/19 - Midterm Exam Essay
4/19 - Bring in a copy of your Book of Interest








Monday (April 12)




TONIGHT

Read Romeo & Juliet 5.3
Complete study questions

Complete Vocab Activities - Unit 5


FOR WEDNESDAY
Select a book that interests you to read independently
Please post your book selection and why you chose the book on our Moodle site

Here are a few lists of books recommended by other teenagers:
http://www.teenreads.com/features/ultimate-reading-list.asp

http://www.readingrants.org/

TUTORIAL - WEDNESDAY
Romeo & Juliet Exam Review


FUTURE DATES
4/16 - Romeo & Juliet Unit Exam

4/19 - Midterm Exam Essay
4/19 - Bring in a copy of your Book of Interest






Thursday (April 1)


OVER BREAK
Read Romeo & Juliet 4.1 - 5.2
Complete study questions
POSSIBLE QUIZ


Select a book that interests you to read independently
Please post your book selection and why you chose the book on our Moodle site

Here are a few lists of books recommended by other teenagers:
http://www.teenreads.com/features/ultimate-reading-list.asp

http://www.readingrants.org/




FUTURE DATES
4/13 Complete Vocab Activities - Unit 5

4/13 Read Romeo & Juliet 5.3
Complete study questions

4/15 Romeo & Juliet Unit Exam


You can download an audio version of Romeo & Juliet here:
http://librivox.org/romeo-and-juliet-by-william-shakespeare/







Wednesday (March 31)

TONIGHT
1. Read Romeo & Juliet 3.3 - 3.5
Complete study questions

2. Complete Grammar Sheet (page161)

3. Grade sheet signed by parent

IF YOU ARE FAILING, YOUR PARENT MUST SEND ME AN E-MAIL CONFIRMING HE OR SHE SAW THE GRADE SHEET!
Email Address: sbelsky@hcrhs.k12.nj.us


OVER BREAK
Read Romeo & Juliet 4.1 - 5.2
Complete study questions

FUTURE DATES
4/13 Complete Vocab Activities - Unit 5

4/13 Read Romeo & Juliet 5.3
Complete study questions

4/15 Romeo & Juliet Unit Exam


You can download an audio version of Romeo & Juliet here:
http://librivox.org/romeo-and-juliet-by-william-shakespeare/







Tuesday (March 30)

TONIGHT
Read Romeo & Juliet 3.1 - 3.2
Complete Study questions

Complete e-mail to either Romeo or Juliet (TYPED)

FOR THURSDAY
Grade sheet signed by parent

IF YOU ARE FAILING, YOUR PARENT MUST SEND ME AN E-MAIL CONFIRMING HE OR SHE SAW THE GRADE SHEET!
Email Address: sbelsky@hcrhs.k12.nj.us


You can download an audio version of Romeo & Juliet here:
http://librivox.org/romeo-and-juliet-by-william-shakespeare/






Monday (March 29)

TONIGHT
Complete Study questions 2.6
Write draft of e-mail

Complete Grammar sheet (p. 140)


FOR WEDNESDAY
Complete e-mail to either Romeo or Juliet


You can download an audio version of Romeo & Juliet here:
http://librivox.org/romeo-and-juliet-by-william-shakespeare/







Friday (March 26)

TONIGHT
Read Romeo and Juliet 2.2-2.4
Complete Romeo and Juliet 2.2 paraphrase
Complete Study questions


You can download an audio version of Romeo & Juliet here:
http://librivox.org/romeo-and-juliet-by-william-shakespeare/







Thursday (March 25)

TONIGHT
Complete TWO Blog Comments on Daily Olympian Articles
Complete Romeo and Juliet 1.5
Complete all Act 1 Study questions (INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS)


You can download an audio version of Romeo & Juliet here:
http://librivox.org/romeo-and-juliet-by-william-shakespeare/







Wednesday (March 24)

TONIGHT
Read Romeo and Juliet 1.3-1.4
Complete Study questions
Complete Multiple Choice - 1.1 DO NOT WRITE ON PACKETS!
Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like
Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 4


FOR FRIDAY
Complete TWO Blog Comments on Daily Olympian Articles
Complete Romeo and Juliet 2.2 paraphrase


You can download an audio version of Romeo & Juliet here:
http://librivox.org/romeo-and-juliet-by-william-shakespeare/







Tuesday (March 23)

TONIGHT
Read Romeo and Juliet 1.2-1.2
Complete Study questions

Write a reflection on your part in composing The Daily Olympian article (75-100 words) :
1. What paragraph did you write?
2. What else did you contribute to the article/page?

FOR THURSDAY
Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like
Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 4

Complete TWO Blog Comments on Daily Olympian Articles









Friday (March 19)

TONIGHT
Copy Vocab. Unit 4 and complete activities - quiz on Thursday
Complete Grammar Handouts - DO NOT WRITE ON SHEETS

FOR THURSDAY
Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like
Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 4

Complete TWO Blog Comments on Daily Olympian Articles









Friday (March 19)

TONIGHT
Complete Daily Olympian Article
Complete Great shakespeare Search
**http://www.absoluteshakespeare.com/**



Compose TWO Shakespearean Insults


FOR TUESDAY
Copy Vocab. Unit 4 and complete activities







Thursday (March 18)

TONIGHT
Review for Mythology Exam
Bring in all Mythology materials - Complete checklist
Select TWO characters for blog persona

FRIDAY
Mythology Exam

FUTURE DATES
3/22 - Complete Daily Olympian Article
3/22 - Complete Great shakespeare Search
**http://www.absoluteshakespeare.com/**



3/22 - Compose TWO Shakespearean Insults







Wednesday 3/17 HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY


TONIGHT
Complete Hero Essay Outline
Review for Mythology Exam


THURSDAY
In-class Essay on Classical Hero

FRIDAY
Mythology Exam

FUTURE DATES
3/22 - Complete Daily Olympian Article
3/22 - Complete Great shakespeare Search
**http://www.absoluteshakespeare.com/**



3/22 - Compose TWO Shakespearean Insults








Tuesday 3/16

TODAY
Read Hercules Article
http://www.theonion.com/content/news/hercules_still_struggling_to

TONIGHT
Review notes on Archetypes and Myths
Consider a subject (person / character) for Classical Hero Essay
Select TWO characters for blog persona

TUESDAY
Tutorial Review for Mythology Exam - In IMC

THURSDAY
In-class Essay on Classical Hero

FRIDAY
Mythology Exam

FUTURE DATES
3/22 - Complete Daily Olympian Article
3/22 - Complete Great shakespeare Search
**http://www.absoluteshakespeare.com/**
3/22 - Compose TWO Shakespearean Insults







Monday 3/15

SUBMIT TO ELAN elan@hcrhs.k12.nj.us DEADLINE MARCH 15

TONIGHT
Review notes on Archetypes and Myths

TUESDAY
Tutorial Review for Mythology Exam

THURSDAY
In-class Essay on Classical Hero

FRIDAY
Mythology Exam






Friday 3/12

SUBMIT TO ELAN elan@hcrhs.k12.nj.us DEADLINE MARCH 15

TONIGHT
Complete "Theseus" handout

Bring to class a news article on a topic of interest

Complete Grammar Handouts - DO NOT WRITE ON THE SHEETS







Thursday 3/11

SUBMIT TO ELAN elan@hcrhs.k12.nj.us DEADLINE MARCH 15

TONIGHT
Complete "Theseus" handout

Bring to class a news article on a topic of interest

Complete Grammar Handouts - DO NOT WRITE ON THE SHEETS






Wednesday 3/10

SUBMIT TO ELAN elan@hcrhs.k12.nj.us DEADLINE MARCH 15

TONIGHT
Complete "Amusements" questions

Vocab Unit 3 - quiz

Complete "Pygmalion" and "Narcissus" revision (200 words, TWO direct quotes)

Grade sheet signed by parent

IF YOU ARE FAILING, YOUR PARENT MUST SEND ME AN E-MAIL CONFIRMING HE OR SHE SAW THE GRADE SHEET!
Email Address: sbelsky@hcrhs.k12.nj.us

FOR FRIDAY
Bring to class a news article on a topic of interest





Tuesday 3/9

SUBMIT TO ELAN elan@hcrhs.k12.nj.us DEADLINE MARCH 15

TONIGHT
Read "The Labors and Death of Heracles" - in packet
Answer study questions
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FOR THURSDAY
Vocab Unit 3 - quiz

Complete "Pygmalion" and "Narcissus" revision (200 words, TWO direct quotes)

Grade sheet signed by parent

IF YOU ARE FAILING, YOUR PARENT MUST SEND ME AN E-MAIL CONFIRMING HE OR SHE SAW THE GRADE SHEET!
Email Address: sbelsky@hcrhs.k12.nj.us




Friday 3/8

SUBMIT TO ELAN elan@hcrhs.k12.nj.us DEADLINE MARCH 15

TONIGHT
Copy Vocab Unit 3 - Complete activities (quiz on Thursday)

Complete "Pygmalion" and "Narcissus" response (200 words, TWO direct quotes)

Read "Theseus" in Mythology book
Summarize FOUR of Theseus' adventures (25-30 words each) - include a quote in each summary


FOR WEDNESDAY
Read "The Labors and Death of Heracles" - in packet
Answer study questions
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Friday 3/5

TONIGHT
Complete "The Enormous Radio" - Answer study and inference questions

Read "Theseus" in Mythology book
Summarize FOUR of Theseus' adventures (25-30 words each) - include a quote in each summary

FOR TUESDAY
Copy Vocab Unit 3 - Complete activities (quiz on Thursday)

FOR WEDNESDAY
Read "The Labors and Death of Heracles" - in packet
Answer study questions
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Tuesday 3/2

TONIGHT
Read "Midas", "Pygmalion", and "Narcissus" - in packet
Answer "Midas" study questions

Complete Grammar Handout


FOR MONDAY
Read "Theseus" in Mythology book
Summarize FOUR of Theseus' adventures (25-30 words each) - include a quote in each summary

FOR TUESDAY
Copy Vocab Unit 3 - Complete activities (quiz on Thursday)

FOR WEDNESDAY
Read "The Labors and Death of Heracles" - in packet
Answer study questions
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Tuesday 3/2

FOR THURSDAY
Review your selected article and blog comments - identify use of clauses and phrases
POST TO MOODLE:
2 sentences from the article that you feel sum up the main ideas
A link to the article
Your reaction to the blog comments - did they further your understanding of the article, seem unrelated to the article, provide opposing view points? (about 50 words)


FOR FRIDAY
"Midas", "Pygmalion", and "Narcissus" - in packet
Answer "Midas" study questions




Monday 3/1

TONIGHT
Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit #2


FOR THURSDAY
Review your selected article and blog comments - identify use of clauses and phrases
POST TO MOODLE:
2 sentences from the article that you feel sum up the main ideas
A link to the article
Your reaction to the blog comments - did they further your understanding of the article, seem unrelated to the article, provide opposing view points? (about 50 words)


FOR FRIDAY
"Midas", "Pygmalion", and "Narcissus" - in packet
Answer "Midas" study questions







Wednesday 2/24

TONIGHT

Bring in an article on a topic you find interesting (celebrities, musicians, skateboarding, sports, movie review)
Bring in blog comments related to the article

Read "Pandora" and "Phaethon" - take notes for use on a quiz (Study phrases and clauses)

Complete FINAL revision of Creation myth analytical response

FRIDAY

Vocab Quiz - Unit #2






Tuesday 2/23

TONIGHT

Copy Unit #2 Vocab and complete activities (quiz Friday)

Complete notes for your selected gods and goddesses

Complete "Dionysos" myth. Answer questions #2 - about 50 words, 1 quote (page 53)

DUE THURSDAY
Bring in an article on a topic you find interesting (celebrities, musicians, skateboarding, sports, movie review)
Bring in blog comments related to the article

Read "Pandora" and "Phaethon" - take notes for use on a quiz

Complete FINAL revision of Creation myth analytical response








Monday 2/22

TONIGHT

Complete GodsSpace Self/Group Reflection (about 300 words)
Answer these questions:
1. What part of the project did you complete?
2. What did you enjoy and what challenges did you face?
3. What grade do you think you deserve and why?

Revision of Analytical Response - Creation Stories

DUE WEDNESDAY
Copy Unit #2 Vocab and complete activities (quiz Friday)

Complete notes for your selected gods and goddesses


2/25 - Bring in an article on a topic you find interesting (celebrities, musicians, skateboarding, sports, movie review)
Bring in blog comments related to the article

2/25 - Read "Pandora" and "Phaethon" - take notes for use on a quiz






Friday 2/19

TONIGHT
Read "Prometheus" in myth packet. Answer these two questions (about 50 words each and include ONE quote for each)
1. What human qualities does Prometheus have?
2. Would you consider Prometheus foolish, brave, or something else?


Complete GodsSpace Project
external image msword.png GodsSpace Groups.doc


FUTURE DATES

2/23 - Complete GodsSpace Self/Group Reflection (about 300 words)
Answer these questions:
1. What part of the project did you complete?
2. What did you enjoy and what challenges did you face?
3. What grade do you think you deserve and why?

2/23 - Revision of Analytical Response - Creation Stories

2/24 - Copy Unit #2 Vocab and complete activities (quiz next Friday)

2/25 - Bring in an article on a topic you find interesting (celebrities, musicians, skateboarding, sports, movie review)
Bring in blog comments related to the article




Thursday 2/18

TONIGHT
Complete revision of movie persuasive essay
Complete draft of analytical reponse


FUTURE DATES
2/22 - Read "Prometheus" in myth packet. Answer these two questions (about 50 words each and include ONE quote for each)
1. What human qualities does Prometheus have?
2. Would you consider Prometheus foolish, brave, or something else?

2/22 - Complete GodsSpace Project
external image msword.png GodsSpace Groups.doc

2/23 - Complete GodsSpace Self/Group Reflection (about 300 words)
Answer these questions:
1. What part of the project did you complete?
2. What did you enjoy and what challenges did you face?
3. What grade do you think you deserve and why?

TODAY'S TASK
Analytical Paragraph - What similarities and differences do you see among the Norse, the Hindu, and the Greek Creation myths?
Write a minimum of 200 words and use two direct quotes from the stories.

INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE EXAMPLE OF EACH: AN APPOSITIVE PHRASE AND A PARTICIPIAL PHRASE - identify by making bold

Use guidelines from hand-out “Elements of a Good Paragraph.”





Wednesday 2/17

TONIGHT
Bring in revision draft of movie persuasive essay
Study for vocab quiz - Unit #1


FUTURE DATES
2/19 - Movie Persuasive Essay Revision
2/22 - Complete GodsSpace Project



TODAY'S TASK
Analytical Paragraph - What similarities and differences do you see among the Norse, the Hindu, and the Greek Creation myths?
Write a minimum of 200 words and use two direct quotes from the stories.

INCLUDE AT LEAST ONE EXAMPLE OF EACH: AN APPOSITIVE PHRASE AND A PARTICIPIAL PHRASE - identify by making bold

Use guidelines from hand-out “Elements of a Good Paragraph.”






Tuesday 2/16

DO NOW: Review pages 743-744 in Write Source - Types of Phrases and Clause. Work on Grammar Handout

TONIGHT
Read Hindu and Norse Creation myths - in packet
Take notes on similarities and differences between the stories (i.e. creation of the world and humans)
Complete Phrase/Clause Grammar Handout

FOR THURSDAY
Bring in revision draft of movie persuasive essay
Study for vocab quiz - Unit #1


FUTURE DATES
2/19 - Movie Persuasive Essay Revision
2/22 - Complete GodsSpace Project







Friday 2/12

FOR TUESDAY
Copy Vocab. Unit 1 and complete activities

Complete "A Perfect Hotspot" study questions

FOR WEDNESDAY
Read Hindu and Norse Creation myths - in packet
Take notes on similarities and differences between the stories (i.e. creation of the world and humans)

FUTURE DATES
2/18 - Vocab Quiz - Unit 1
2/19 - Movie Persuasive Essay Revision
2/22 - Complete GodsSpace Project






Tuesday 2/11

TONIGHT

1. Read "The Beginning of Things" Greek Creation Myth (In Packet)
Answer Guided Reading Questions


Complete Grammar Handouts p. 124-125

FOR THURSDAY
Copy Vocab. Unit 1 and complete activities

Complete "A Perfect Hotspot" study questions




Monday 2/10

TONIGHT

1. Read "The Beginning of Things" Greek Creation Myth (In Packet)
Answer Guided Reading Questions


2. Find and print information on your assigned god or goddess

FOR WEDNESDAY
Complete Grammar Handouts p. 124-125

FOR THURSDAY
Copy Vocab. Unit 1 and complete activities

Complete "A Perfect Hotspot" study questions





Thursday 2/4

TONIGHT
1. Review your classmates' Moodle posts. Visit TWO of the sites recommended.
Post a response identifying the sites you visited and one informative fact learn learned from each site

2. Read "Palace of Olympus" - You may take notes for use on the quiz (optional)
QUIZ - Parts of Speech, Subject/Verb Agreement, Gods and Goddesses, Ages of Man

3. Find and print information on your assigned god or goddess

FOR TUESDAY
Read "The Beginning of Things" Greek Creation Myth (In Packet)
Answer Guided Reading Questions







Tuesday 2/2

TONIGHT
1. Read "The Value of Myth" and "Historical Background" packet
Take FIVE informative notes on each section (10 notes total)


2. Read about evaluating an internet source here: http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/tips.html
Take notes on the key concepts in evaluating a web site
Post a link to our Moodle site that helps us understand Greek Mythology and Ancient Greek History
Answer the following question under the link: "Why should I visit the site you found?"

FOR THURSDAY
Read "The Ages of Man" - take notes on the FIVE ages (possible quiz)





Monday 2/1

TONIGHT
1. Read Model Persuasive Essay - Score essay using rubric
2. Get Parent Letter and Academic Integrity policy signed
3. Think about a movie that you think everyone in the class should see - What makes it worth watching?

FOR WEDNESDAY
1. Read "The Value of Myth" and "Historical Background" packet
Take FIVE informative notes on each section (10 notes total)


2. Read about evaluating an internet source here: http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/tips.html
Take notes on the key concepts in evaluating a web site
Post a link to our Moodle site that helps us understand Greek Mythology and Ancient Greek History
Answer the following question under the link: "Why should I visit the site you found?"











Email Address: sbelsky@hcrhs.k12.nj.us
TUTORIAL NOW IN ROOM 821!

Homework (6/16) - HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!




PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TO THE THREE LITTLE WORDS MOODLE SITE!


WEDNESDAY - Final Exam

REVIEW SHEET




Homework (6/15) - PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TO THE THREE LITTLE WORDS MOODLE SITE!

TUESDAY - In-Class Final Exam Essay - review Three Little Words
WEDNESDAY - Final Exam

REVIEW SHEET




Homework (6/12)

WORK ON "CHOOSE YOUR PATH" WEB STORY - DUE MONDAY

FRIDAY -Complete Voc / Grammar review sheets
FRIDAY - Read Chapters 4-5 - Three Little Words
FRIDAY - Vocab Quiz Unit 10

MONDAY - Read Chapter 6 - Three Little Words
TUESDAY - In-Class Final Exam Essay




Homework (6/11)

WORK ON "CHOOSE YOUR PATH" WEB STORY - DUE MONDAY

FRIDAY -Complete Voc / Grammar review sheets
FRIDAY - Read Chapters 4-5 - Three Little Words
FRIDAY - Vocab Quiz Unit 10

MONDAY - Read Chapter 6 - Three Little Words
TUESDAY - In-Class Final Exam Essay






Homework (6/10)

WORK ON "CHOOSE YOUR PATH" WEB STORY - DUE MONDAY
THURSDAY - Meet in Room 807


FRIDAY -Complete Voc / Grammar review sheets
FRIDAY - Read Chapters 4-5 - Three Little Words
FRIDAY - Vocab Quiz Unit 10




Homework (6/9)
Copy Vocab Unit 10 - complete activities
Read Chapters 2-3 - Three Little Words
Respond to these questions:
1. What are THREE good qualities of your parent(s)/guardian(s)?
2. What good and bad traits does Ashley's mother possess? (100 words and 1 direct quote)

WORK ON "CHOOSE YOUR PATH" WEB STORY - DUE MONDAY
THURSDAY - Meet in Room 807

FRIDAY - Read Chapters 4-5 - Three Little Words






Homework (6/5)
Copy Vocab Unit 10 - complete activities
Read Chapter 1 - Three Little Words
Respond to these questions:
1. What are THREE good qualities of your parent(s)/guardian(s)?
2. What good and bad traits does Ashley's mother possess? (100 words and 1 direct quote)

TUESDAY and THURSDAY - Meet in Room 807







Homework (6/4)

FRIDAY - OMM Unit Test (Tutorial Review Thursday - Room 821)




Homework (6/3)

THURSDAY - Vocab Unit 9 quiz
THURSDAY - Complete grammat handout (both sides)
FRIDAY - OMM Unit Test (Tutorial Review Thursday - Room 821)



Homework (6/2)

WEDNESDAY - Read ch.6 of OMM and complete study questions
THURSDAY - Vocab Unit 9 quiz
FRIDAY - OMM Unit Test (Tutorial Review Thursday - Room 821)



Homework (6/1)

TUESDAY - Read ch.5 of OMM and complete study questions
THURSDAY - Vocab Unit 9 quiz





Homework (5/29)

MONDAY - Read ch.4 of OMM and complete study questions
MONDAY - Copy words and complete activities for Vocab Unit 9









Homework (5/27)
Research Essay Due -DO NOT FORGET WORKS CITED PAGE!
Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit 8

MONDAY - Read ch.4 of OMM and complete study questions
MONDAY - Copy words and complete activities for Vocab Unit 9





Homework (5/27)

THURSDAY - Read ch.3 of OMM and complete study questions
FRIDAY - Research Essay Due
FRIDAY - Vocab Quiz - Unit 8



Homework (5/26)

Copy words and definitions, complete vocab activitties - Unit 8

THURSDAY - Read ch.3 of OMM and complete study questions
FRIDAY - Research Essay Due





Homework (5/22)

TUESDAY - Read ch.1 and 2 of OMM and complete study questions


Homework (5/15)
Bring in ALL research materials
Bring in completed draft electronically
Bring in first 300 words in hard copy


TUESDAY - Read ch.1 and 2 of OMM and complete study questions

Homework (5/15)

TUESDAY (5/19) Odyssey Unit Test
Bring in first 300 words of research essay - to be collected




Homework (5/14)
Study for Vocab Unit 7 quiz
BRING ALL RESEARCH MATERIALS FOR WRITING WORKSHOP!

THURSDAY - TUTORIAL ROOM 821 Odyssey Unit Test Review
TUESDAY (5/19) Odyssey Unit Test


Homework (5/13)
Read Abridged Book 23-24 - Take notes for quiz
Friday - Vocab Unit 7 quiz

THURSDAY - TUTORIAL ROOM 821 Odyssey Unit Test Review
MONDAY (5/18) Odyssey Unit Test


Homework (5/12)
Read Book 22 - Complete study questions
Thursday - Vocab Unit 7 quiz

THURSDAY - TUTORIAL ROOM 821 Odyssey Unit Test Review
MONDAY (5/18) Odyssey Unit Test


Homework (5/11)
Copy Vocab Unit 7 and complete activities

Homework (5/7)
Complete grammar sheets
Bring in props and costumes for the frieze project

COMPLETE THIS SURVEY ABOUT THE IMC WORKSHOP:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=o5pnmv02pUoor5ieTAwj3g_3d_3d

MONDAY- Notecards (25) and Bib. cards (4)



Homework (5/6)
Bring in props and costumes for the frieze project
COMPLETE THIS SURVEY ABOUT THE IMC WORKSHOP:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=o5pnmv02pUoor5ieTAwj3g_3d_3d

MONDAY- Notecards (25) and Bib. cards (4)



Homework (5/5)
Read The Odyssey Summaries of Books 13-20
Read your assigned book- take EIGHT notes (include line numbers ) on scenes
you want to include in the frieze project


MONDAY- Notecards (25) and Bib. cards (4)






Homework (5/4)
TOMORROW - Meet in IMC, BRING INDEX CARDS!
Make ONE bibliography card and THREE notecards

WEDNESDAY- Read The Odyssey Summaries of Books 13-20
Read your assigned book- take EIGHT notes (include line numbers ) on scenes
you want to include in the frieze project









Homework (4/30)
FRIDAY - Meet in IMC, compose a list of 8-10 key words related to your topic
BRING INDEX CARDS!
MONDAY- Read The Odyssey Book 11- Complete study questions
MONDAY- Read Book 12 (Abridged) - Take notes for possible quiz

DO NOW-
Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit 6 (study parts of speech)




Homework (4/29)
Read The Odyssey Book 11 (stop at line 268 - page 257) Complete study questions
Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit 6 (study parts of speech)
FRIDAY - Meet in IMC, compose a list of 8-10 key words related to your topic
BRING INDEX CARDS!

DO NOW-
Use the handout to evaluate you web resource










Homework (4/28)
Read The Odyssey Book 10 (stop at page 241) Complete study questions
Find an Internet Article on your topic for the Research Essay (Print and bring to class - Wednesday)

THURSDAY - Vocab Quiz - Unit 6 (study parts of speech)
FRIDAY - Meet in IMC, compose a list of 8-10 key words related to your topic





Homework (4/27)
Read The Odyssey Book 9 (stop at top of page 222) Complete study questions

Find an Internet Article on your topic for the Research Essay (Print and bring to class - Wednesday)



Homework (4/24)
Read The Odyssey Books 5-8 (Abridged) Take notes for a quiz
Complete Book 4
Select Topic for Research Essay


Homework (4/23)
Read The Odyssey Book 4
Complete Close Reading activity

Do Now:
Complete Grammar Handout




Homework (4/22)
Read The Odyssey Book 2 (complete study questions)
Complete Grammar Handout

Do Now:

If it is Greek culture to be a hospitable host AND a respectful guest, why haven’t the suitors engaged in that behavior?
If Telemachus was a friend of yours, what advice or encouagement might you give him?




Homework (4/21)
Read The Odyssey Book 1 (complete study questions)
Complete Grammar Handout


Homework (4/9)
HAVE A RESTFUL SPRING BREAK!

4/20 - Complete Odyssey Background Sheet
Complete reading and questions for "The Lady, or the Tiger?"


Homework (4/8)
Romeo and Juliet Theme Essay due
PLEASE COME TO TUTORIAL FOR HELP IN COMPOSING THE ESSAY

HAVE A RESTFUL SPRING BREAK!

4/20 - Complete Odyssey Background Sheet




Homework (4/6)

WEDNESDAY
Bring your completed essay to class in electronic form
Romeo and Juliet Theme Essay due THURSDAY
PLEASE COME TO TUTORIAL FOR HELP IN COMPOSING THE ESSAY





Homework (4/3)
Prepare for Midterm Exam

WEDNESDAY
Bring your completed essay to class in electronic form
Romeo and Juliet Theme Essay due 4/9
PLEASE COME TO TUTORIAL FOR HELP IN COMPOSING THE ESSAY



Homework (4/2)
Prepare for Midterm in-class essay
REVIEW THE WORKS STUDIED: plots, characters, major incidents
Complete multiple choice questions - Old Midterm Packet

MONDAY
Midterm Exam

WEDNESDAY
Bring your completed essay to class in electronic form
Romeo and Juliet Theme Essay due 4/9
PLEASE COME TO TUTORIAL FOR HELP IN COMPOSING THE ESSAY


DO NOW
Review Unit 5 Vocab

Homework (4/1)
Complete Vocab Handout Pages 1-3
Bring your theme essay to class in electronic form (flash drive or e-mail)
VOCAB QUIZ Unit 5

FRIDAY
Midterm in-class essay
Complete multiple choice questions - Old Midterm Packet

MONDAY
Midterm Exam

Romeo and Juliet Theme Essay due 4/9
PLEASE COME TO TUTORIAL FOR HELP IN COMPOSING THE ESSAY

Homework (3/31)
Complete Grammar Handouts
Copy Vocab Unit 5 - Complete activities

THURSDAY
Bring your theme essay to class in electronic form (flash drive or e-mail)
VOCAB QUIZ Unit 5

FRIDAY
Midterm in-class essay


Homework (3/30)
Study for Romeo and Juliet Unit Test
Complete first 200 words of theme essay (typed)
Copy Vocab Unit 5 - Complete activities

THURSDAY
Bring your theme essay to class in electronic form (flash drive or e-mail)
VOCAB QUIZ Unit 5

FRIDAY
Midterm in-class essay

Homework (3/27)
Complete sonnet paraphrase
Complete outline sheet for theme essay

Copy Vocab Unit 5 - Complete activities

TUESDAY - Romeo and Juliet Unit Test
First 200 words of theme essay

DO NOW - Looking back at your freshman year, what fears did you have in coming to high school? What advice would you give to next year's freshmen?



Homework (3/26)
Complete Sonnet paraphrase
Read "Hanging Fire" and answer multiple choice questions
Select theme topic for essay


TODAY - Unit Test Review in tutorial - ROOM 806
MONDAY - Unit Test

DO NOW - Using evidence and details from the play, answer one of the essential questions.


Homework (3/25)

Complete WHEEL OF FORTUNE theme sheet

THURSDAY - Unit Test Review in tutorial
MONDAY - Unit Test

DO NOW - Complete 5.3 Question #2


Homework (3/24)
Read Romeo & Juliet 5.1-5.3 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER! Skip 5.3 question #2

POSSIBLE QUIZ ON ACT 5

THURSDAY - Complete WHEEL OF FORTUNE theme sheet

THURSDAY - Unit Test Review in tutorial
FRIDAY - Unit Test

DO NOW - PRACTICE 6 Multiple Choice

Homework (3/23)
Read Romeo & Juliet 4.2-4.5 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!

Complete Grammar Handout on Romeo and Juliet

THURSDAY - Unit Test Review in tutorial
FRIDAY - Unit Test


Homework (3/20)
Read Romeo & Juliet 3.5-4.1 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!

Complete Gramar Handout pg.32



Homework (3/19)
Read Romeo & Juliet 3.3-3.4 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!

Study for Vocab Unit 4 quiz

DO NOW - Study for vocab quiz




Homework (3/18)
Complete Grammar Handout - both sides
Read Romeo & Juliet 3.1 and 3.2- Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!

Study for Vocab Unit 4 quiz

DO NOW - Complete Practice 3 Multiple Choice



Homework (3/17) HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
Complete Grammar Handout
Read Romeo & Juliet 2.5-2.6 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER! (PLEASE TYPE SCENE 6 QUESTION #2)


Copy Vocab Unit 4 - Complete Activities (TEST ON THURSDAY)



Homework (3/16)
Complete Grammar Handout
Read Romeo & Juliet 2.4-2.6 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER! (SKIP SCENE 6 QUESTION #2)


FOR WEDNESDAY
Copy Vocab Unit 4 - Complete Activities (TEST ON THURSDAY)



Homework (3/13) - REMEMBER TO VOTE FOR CLASS OFFICERS!
Complete Modern Translation Sheet 2.2
Read Romeo & Juliet 2.3 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!


FOR TUESDAY
Copy Vocab Unit 4 - Complete Activities

Homework (3/12) - REMEMBER TO VOTE FOR CLASS OFFICERS!
Read Romeo & Juliet 1.5 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!

Complete multiple choice questions and grammar handout



Homework (3/11) - REMEMBER TO VOTE FOR CLASS OFFICERS!
Read Romeo & Juliet 1.2-1.4 - Answer Study questions and INCLUDE LINE NUMBERS FOR EACH ANSWER!

Pun A play on words that relies on a word’s having more than one meaning or sounding like another word; used for comic effect.
EXAMPLE: "Humpty Dumpty had a great fall - and a pretty good spring and summer, too."

Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like
Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 3



Homework (3/6)
Complete Grammar Sheet - Exercise 6 and review Exercise C

FOR WEDNESDAY
Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like

Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 3
Read Romeo & Juliet 1.2-1.3 - Answer Study questions


Homework (3/6)
Complete revision of Hobbit essay - review checklist
Copy Vocab. Unit 3 words, POS, definitions - Complete activities
Complete Great Shakespeare Search -



Homework (3/5)
Review for Mythology Unit Exam
Bring in Mythology Materials and Checklist

FRIDAY
Mythology Unit Exam

MONDAY
Copy Vocab. Unit 3 words, POS, definitions - Complete activities
Complete Great Shakespeare Search -

Homework (3/3) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Homework (2/26) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Homework (2/26) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Homework (2/25) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Homework (2/24) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Homework (2/23) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Homework (2/20) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Homework (2/19) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Homework (2/18) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Homework (2/17) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
Homework (2/13) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

DO NOW: Define what a teacher is. Other than the obvious answer whom do you consider a teacher? How and what do these people teach you? (goal: one page - about 130 words)

Homework (2/12) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805

Read "Prometheus" myth from packet - answer the following questions on loose-leaf:
1. Would you consider Prometheus foolish, brave or something else? Why? (35-40 words, 1 quote)
2. What human qualities does Prometheus have? (25-30 words, 1 quote)
Work on GodsSpace project - Due 2/17


Homework (2/11) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805

Complete "My Oedipus Complex" - Answer questions on loose-leaf
Reading Strategies: Find TWO examples of #5 and #8. Create ONE question you have about the story

Work on GodsSpace project - Due 2/17


DO NOW: What did you once wish for and upon receiving it feel disappointed (a gift, an experience)?
Homework (2/10) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805


Study for Vocab Unit 1 QUIZ
Complete Grammar Handout (prepositions and appositives)
FOR THURSDAY
Complete "My Oedipus Complex" - Answer questions on loose-leaf
Reading Strategies: Find TWO examples of #5 and #8. Create ONE question you have about the story

Work on GodsSpace project - Due 2/17



DO NOW: What does the story "A Perfect Hot Spot" teach us about the relationship between the younger and older generation? BE SURE TO START WITH A T0PIC SENTENCE!
Homework (2/9) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805 Complete "A Perfect Hotspot" questions REVISE Compare / Contrast Analytical Response - Write a minimum of 200 words and use at least ONE direct quote from each story. Use guidelines from hand-out “Elements of a Good Paragraph.” Vocab Unit 1 QUIZ - 2/11 Work on GodsSpace project - Due 2/17
DO NOW: Have you ever had a job? If so, what was it? Explain your feelings about the job.
What types of things do your parents make you do that you don’t enjoy? (goal: fill one page)

Homework (2/6) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805
Compare / Contrast Analytical Response - What similarities or differences do you see among the Norse Creation story, the Hindu story "Thoughts of Brahma" and the Greek story "The Beginning of Things."
Write a minimum of 200 words and use at least ONE direct quote from each story. Use guidelines from hand-out “Elements of a Good Paragraph.”


Copy Vocab Unit 1 - Words, parts of speech, definitions
Complete Vocab. activities: synonyms, antonym, complete the sentence - in notebook
Work on GodsSpace project - Due 2/17



DO NOW: Write a topic sentence and list three details. "How does the Greek myth 'The Beginning of Things' demonstrate that order is made from chaos

Homework (2/5) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5; Mythology Club Meeting 2/12 Room 805

For Monday

Homework (2/3) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5


You may take handwritten notes for use of the quiz

PRINT OUT INFORMATION ON YOUR SELECTED GOD OR GODDESS

Try these sites:

**http://www.pantheon.org/**
**http://www.mythweb.com/**

http://www.theoi.com/


Homework (1/30) - Announcement: SUBMIT TO ELAN - DEADLINE MARCH 5


Read "The Beginning of Things" and answer study questions
Copy Vocab Unit 1 - Words, parts of speech, definitions
Complete Vocab. activites: synonyms, antonym, complete the sentence - in notebook
FOR WEDNESDAY
Read Norse and Hindu creation myths - take notes on how each myth tells of the creation of humans and creation of the world and other creatures



THANKS FOR BEING PART OF OUR CLASS!


Homework (1/23) SUBMIT TO ELAN! - Deadline Jan 30
Homework (1/22) SUBMIT TO ELAN! - Deadline Jan 30
The Secret Life of Bees
Homework (1/20) SUBMIT TO ELAN! - Deadline Jan 30
The Secret Life of Bees
The Secret Life of Bees
Homework (1/20) SUBMIT TO ELAN! - Deadline Jan 30
The Secret Life of Bees
Homework (1/16) SUBMIT TO ELAN! - Deadline Jan 30
The Secret Life of Bees
Homework (1/14) SUBMIT TO ELAN! - Deadline Jan 30
The Secret Life of Bees
COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP!
Homework (1/14)

The Secret Life of Bees
COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP!
Homework (1/13)

The Secret Life of Bees
COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP!
Homework (1/12)

The Secret Life of Bees
COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP!
Homework (1/9)

The Secret Life of Bees
COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP!
Homework (1/8)

The Secret Life of Bees
COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP!
Homework (1/7)

The Secret Life of Bees
COME TO TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPER HELP!
Homework (1/6)
BRING IN A HARD COPY AND ELECTRONIC COPY!
The Secret Life of Bees
Homework (1/5) HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Of Mice and Men
BRING IN A HARD COPY AND ELECTRONIC COPY!
The Secret Life of Bees
Homework (12/23) HAVE A RESTFUL BREAK!
Of Mice and Men
The Secret Life of Bees
Homework (12/22)
Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men
The Secret Life of Bees
Homework (12/18) OPEN MIC POETRY READING - BLOCK 5 THURSDAY - LITTLE THEATER
Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men
Homework (12/17)
OPEN MIC POETRY READING - BLOCK 5 THURSDAY - LITTLE THEATER

Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men
Homework (12/16) OPEN MIC POETRY READING - BLOCK 5 THURSDAY - LITTLE THEATER
Of Mice and Men
Homework (12/12)
Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men
Homework (12/12)
Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men
Homework (12/11)
Of Mice and Men
Homework (12/10)
Of Mice and Men
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Romeo and Juliet Essay - Due Monday!
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    • Take notes for a quiz

Romeo and Juliet
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Study for Vocab Quiz - Unit 6


Hospitality
Respect for the Gods
The Importance of Lineage
Loyalty
Pride and Honor
Resisting Temptation
Live Life to the Fullest
Self-discipline
The Importance of Leadership
Justice
Revenge
Reconciliation
Fate


Romeo and Juliet
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Hospitality
Respect for the Gods
The Importance of Lineage
Loyalty
Pride and Honor
Resisting Temptation
Live Life to the Fullest
Self-discipline
The Importance of Leadership
Justice
Revenge
Reconciliation
Fate



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Romeo & Juliet
Odyssey
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Bring in a flashdrive or have an e-mail address where you can send your work home

Romeo & Juliet
Odyssey
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Romeo & Juliet
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Romeo & Juliet
Odyssey
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        • Copy Vocab Unit 4 and complete activities - Due Monday

    • Answer multiple choice for scene 5

Read 1.2 through 1.4 - Answer study questions
Complete Grammar - Exercise 8
Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like

Read 1.1 and 1.2 - Answer study questions
Make Mask! - most beautiful, most unique, or most animal-like

Complete Grammar Sheet - Semicolons
Make Mask for WEDNESDAY!

Study for Vocab quiz - Unit 3
Make TWO Shakespearean insults - for our contest
Complete Grammar Sheet
Make Mask for WEDNESDAY!

Copy Vocab unit 3 - complete activities - QUIZ MONDAY
Complete Mythology Essay (TYPED) - Friday
Complete "The Great Shakespeare Search" handout - Friday


Copy Vocab unit 3 - complete activities
Mythology Unit Test - Tutorial Review TODAY
Complete Mythology Essay (TYPED) - Friday
Complete "The Great Shakespeare Search" handout - Friday


Copy Vocab unit 3 - complete activities
Mythology Unit Test Wednesday - Tutorial Review next Tuesday
Complete Mythology Essay (TYPED) - Friday
Complete "The Great Shakespeare Search" handout - Friday


Copy Vocab unit 3 - complete activities
Complete "Heroes" article and multiple choice questions
Mythology Unit Test Next Wednesday - Tutorial Review next Tuesday

Complete final draft of Personal Narrative
Complete "Perseus" and "Heracles" handouts
Mythology Unit Test Next Wednesday - Tutorial Review next Tuesday

Complete final draft of Personal Narrative for FRIDAY
Mythology Unit Test Next Wednesday - Tutorial Review next Tuesday

Read "Perseus" myth - complete Perseus handout
Complete first draft of Personal Narrative

Mythology
    • Briefly summarize THREE of Theseus' adventures (about 30 words each, one quote in each)

Sign Up for Dodge Poetry Festival (9/25)
      • Read "Prometheus" and respond to this question: Would you consider Prometheus brave, foolish, or something else? Why? (30-50 words, one qoute)
      • Read "Dionysos" and respond to this question: What is Dionysos' gift to humanity and how does it bring both joy and pain? (30-50 words, one qoute)


Reading Strategies: Find TWO examples of #5 and #8. Create ONE question you have about the story.
Complete Grammar Handout - Exercise 11
Study for vocab quiz

Compare / Contrast Analytical Response - What similarities or differences do you see among the Norse Creation story, the "Thoughts of Brahma" and the Greek story "The Beginning of Things."
Write a minimum of 200 words and use at least ONE direct quote from each story. Use guidelines from hand-out “Elements of a Good Paragraph.”

Study for vocab quiz - Friday
Work on GodsSpace project - Due Tuesday

Read Norse and Hindu creation myths - take notes on how each myth tells of the creation of humans and creation of the world and other creatures
STUDY FOR VOCAB QUIZ - FRIDAY

Read "The Beginning of Things" and answer study questions
Copy Vocab Unit 1 - Words, parts of speech, definitions
Complete Vocab. activites: synonyms, antonym, complete the sentence - in notebook
FOR WEDNESDAY
Read Norse and Hindu creation myths - take notes on how each myth tells of the creation of humans and creation of the world and other creatures

Homework (9/3) - Announcement: Freshman Class Council Meeting (Wed. 9/10 RM202)